| 9th British Academy Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 March 1956 |
| Site | Odeon Leicester Square |
| Hosted by | Vivien Leigh |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Richard III |
| Best British Film | Richard III |
| Most awards | Richard III (3) |
| Most nominations | The Prisoner (5) |
The 9th British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1956, honoured the best films of 1955.